Baseball fans around the world annually wait for the sportscasters to announce “Pitchers and Catchers Report” … four words which denotes the beginning of the Baseball season. On this week’s show we’ll hear some great classic and contemporary songs about … Continue reading →
This week we conclude our two-part feature in honor of Black History Month. We’ll hear more recent recordings from Jon Batiste, Rhiannon Giddens and Mavis Staples. We’ll also hear some classics from Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Booker T. & the … Continue reading →
On the evening of February 7, hammered dulcimer master Bill Spence passed away, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78 years old, and I would be doing him a major discredit if I limit the description of his accomplishments … Continue reading →
This week we begin a two-part feature in honor of Black History Month. We’ll hear classic music from Kim and Reggie Harris, John Jackson, Big Bill Broonzy, The Tennessee Chocolate Drops, Washington Phillips and Lead Belly along with many more. … Continue reading →
Valentine’s Day in upon us once more. Flowers and chocolates are literally flying off the shelves and there are near riots at card shops. This may be a bit of an overstatement but Valentine’s Day remains a very favorite holiday … Continue reading →
The past month in much of the country has been a study in contrast as far as the weather is concerned. We have been unseasonably warm alternating with bone-chilling cold temperatures with wind chills way below zero … the perfect … Continue reading →
Introduction: “Old Bill Rolling Pin” Our recent post on “Mother in the Graveyard” dealt in part with encoded lyrics in the music of enslaved African-Americans. That ‘code’ is what today’s post and featured song, “Old Bill Rolling Pin,” is all … Continue reading →
As noted last show, we’re not talking about the working man’s taverns and clubs in the South … we’re sharing some of the best music popularized in those kinds of venues! For this week’s show, we’ll continue featuring classic and … Continue reading →
The term “honky tonk” has two meanings. It can be a tavern or club in the South which is comfortable for the common working man, not unlike a pub in the UK. It also describes the style of music played … Continue reading →
Airing Live on WFDU-FM on Sunday January 20, 2019 and rebroadcast at www.bluesandrootsradio.com on Saturday January 26, 2019 at 6:30pm ET and Tuesday January 29, 2019 at 10pm ET My guest this week as John McCutcheon. We discussed his new … Continue reading →
